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US Air Refueling Planes Threaten Cancellation of Domestic Flights to Eilat

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First reported by Mako · 1 day ago

What happened

Israel is preparing for an influx of US air refueling tankers amid plans to intensify attacks on Iran, risking cancellation of domestic flights to Eilat due to airport congestion. Ramon Airport may become a US military base, affecting civilian travel and local residents.

01US plans to send more air refueling tankers to Israel amid Iran tensions.
0233 US tankers currently at Ben Gurion, 28 at Ramon Airport near Eilat.
03Arrival of 40 tankers at Ben Gurion may force civilian flight cancellations.
04All domestic flights to and from Eilat, including from Haifa, may be canceled.
05Ramon Airport could be converted into a full US military airbase.
06Flight cancellations will impact Eilat residents relying on air travel for work and medical needs.

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OrganizationsUnited States Air Force